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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.88, 1,070.71 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.88, 1,070.71 and 426.56 is: 588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.88 : 1,070.71 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.88/1,070.71 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.88x = 1,070.71 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.88x = 456,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,723.67/775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.66

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